Hebrews 1212 By faith Moses when he became of age refused to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt for ID: 641361
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The Joy That Awaits Us!
“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”Hebrews 12:1-2Slide2
“By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for
he looked to the reward.”
Hebrews 11:24-26Slide3
Our Joy May Be Brought Low
We have not come to terms with ourselves
We have not learned to live with people
Be patient, tolerant and develop an understanding heart
We must leave peculiarities
of people alone
Trying to reform others to fit into our opinion
We have not learned that we have a life to share with othersSlide4
Being resolved to do God’s prescribed law
Be determined to follow His teachingLove your enemyLove your neighborsLove the brethren
The Joy of Living Within God’s LawSlide5
Moses looked to the future rewards
Hebrews 11:24-26A doorkeeper in the house of GodPsalms 84:9-11The righteous shall flourishPsalms 92:12-14
Delighting in the law of the LordPsalms 1:1-6
Five Joyous TestimoniesSlide6
Paul suffered the loss of all things in order to win Christ
Philippians 3:8Won all by serving GodWaiting for the eternal joy of victory!2 Timothy 4:6-8
Five Joyous Testimonies
Paul left us an example in order to be
victorious in Christ!Slide7
The Christian life is not burdensome
The joys are set before us:Forgiveness of sins!Deliverance from bondage!
An eternal home with God!
Conclusion
The burden is trying to carry the cross of
Christ and the weight of the world also